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Jorge AvellanAnnually, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority provides about 6.6 million rides with its fleet of 92 buses. On May 1st of this year, major improvements were made to the system. It's the largest expansion The Ride has seen since 1979. So we decided to send WEMU's Jorge Avellan for a ride on a bus to see what people think about the changes. Service Expansions By 'The Ride' Already Having Impact On Washtenaw County Ridershttp://wemu.org/post/service-expansions-ride-already-having-impact-washtenaw-county-riders
80158 as http://wemu.orgFri, 12 Aug 2016 12:39:04 +0000Service Expansions By 'The Ride' Already Having Impact On Washtenaw County RidersJorge AvellanThe Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has received gold medal recognition for its sustainability efforts. AAATA Gets Award For Sustainability Workhttp://wemu.org/post/aaata-gets-award-sustainability-work
77519 as http://wemu.orgThu, 09 Jun 2016 10:25:22 +0000AAATA Gets Award For Sustainability WorkJorge AvellanIt's been almost a week since The Ride made major changes to its bus system, and the report is: So far, so good. Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Reports Smooth Transition To New Serviceshttp://wemu.org/post/ann-arbor-area-transportation-authority-reports-smooth-transition-new-services
76265 as http://wemu.orgFri, 06 May 2016 10:53:37 +0000Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Reports Smooth Transition To New ServicesJorge AvellanMajor changes will take place this Sunday, May 1st at The Ride in Washtenaw County. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Will Make Major Changes On Sunday http://wemu.org/post/ann-arbor-area-transportation-authority-will-make-major-changes-sunday
75939 as http://wemu.orgFri, 29 Apr 2016 06:25:50 +0000The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Will Make Major Changes On Sunday David FairPublic transportation in Washtenaw County is growing. The AAATA is expanding service beginning in May, and increased rail service may be on the horizon. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair speaks with Gillian Ream Gainsley, Ypsilanti representative for the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, about how these transportation methods may impact the local environment. Issues Of The Environment: Expanding Public Transportation In Washtenaw Countyhttp://wemu.org/post/issues-environment-expanding-public-transportation-washtenaw-county
75598 as http://wemu.orgWed, 20 Apr 2016 10:54:50 +0000Issues Of The Environment: Expanding Public Transportation In Washtenaw CountyJorge AvellanRepresentatives from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as "The Ride," will pass out information on service improvements. The AAATA Is Hosting Informational Get Togethers In Ann Arbor http://wemu.org/post/aaata-hosting-informational-get-togethers-ann-arbor
75524 as http://wemu.orgTue, 19 Apr 2016 09:58:15 +0000The AAATA Is Hosting Informational Get Togethers In Ann Arbor David FairParking is always at premium in Ann Arbor. It can be near impossible to find during the Art Fair. The four day Ann Arbor Art Fair begins at 10 this morning and there are options for getting to and from without having to spend a portion of your day looking for a place to park. Where To Park And How To Get To The Ann Arbor Art Fairshttp://wemu.org/post/where-park-and-how-get-ann-arbor-art-fairs
64180 as http://wemu.orgWed, 15 Jul 2015 17:47:47 +0000Where To Park And How To Get To The Ann Arbor Art FairsNext month we'll start to see some of the improvements promised by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority with approval of its .7 mil transit levy. AAATA says it will begin offering extended hours on many routes starting August 24th. It will also start a new route with hourly service between the Ypsilanti District Library and the Ypsilanti Transit Center. Find a complete listing of transit improvements coming in August online: AAATA Rolling Out Transit Improvements Soonhttp://wemu.org/post/aaata-rolling-out-transit-improvements-soon
47766 as http://wemu.orgTue, 24 Jun 2014 08:39:00 +0000AAATA Rolling Out Transit Improvements SoonAssociated PressANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Voters in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township are expected to decide in May on a proposed public transit tax to raise nearly $4.4 million in annual funding. The Ann Arbor News reports campaigns with competing messages are taking place after the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority voted last week to place a 0.7-mill transit tax on the May 6 ballot in the three Washtenaw County communities Leaders of the "More Buses" campaign plan to reach out to voters and encourage them to approve the tax to fund a 44 percent increase in Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority services. The campaign slogan is: "More buses. More places. More often." Opposition group "Better Transit Now" plans to urge residents to reject the measure, saying there's no guarantee services will improve. --- Information from: The Ann Arbor News, Competing Groups Form Around May Vote On Ann Arbor Area Transithttp://wemu.org/post/competing-groups-form-around-may-vote-ann-arbor-area-transit
41971 as http://wemu.orgMon, 24 Feb 2014 11:58:44 +0000Competing Groups Form Around May Vote On Ann Arbor Area TransitAndrew CluleyA recent survey finds area voters would support a tax hike to help fund the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority's five year transit plan. 63 percent of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Ypsilanti Township voters polled would probably or definitely vote for a new tax of less than one mill for additional service. The survey was conducted in October through December for the AAATA.Survey Says Voters Approve Tax Hike for More Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Servicehttp://wemu.org/post/survey-says-voters-approve-tax-hike-more-ann-arbor-area-transportation-authority-service
41336 as http://wemu.orgMon, 10 Feb 2014 06:46:08 +0000Survey Says Voters Approve Tax Hike for More Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority ServiceAndrew CluleyWith two new member communities and a name change, 2013 was a big year for the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority. Ann Arbor Area Transportation Had A Big Year in 2013, More Growth Expected in 2014http://wemu.org/post/ann-arbor-area-transportation-had-big-year-2013-more-growth-expected-2014
39749 as http://wemu.orgFri, 03 Jan 2014 06:52:10 +0000Ann Arbor Area Transportation Had A Big Year in 2013, More Growth Expected in 2014Bob EcclesReImagine Washtenaw presented its right-of-way plan to the public at a meeting Tuesday night. The plan covers the corridor from the water tower in Ypsilanti to the Washtenaw-Stadium split in Ann Arbor. Ypsilanti city council member Pete Murdock says the city is dealing with a lot of traffic issues as part of its master plan revision, and those will have to be coordinated with ReImagine Washtenaw. The ReImagine Washtenaw right-of-way plan includes improvements such as refuge islands to help pedestrians safely cross the street, buffered bike lanes, and eight "super stops" for Ann Arbor Area Transportation busses along the corridor. The next step in the implementation process is to have municipalities along the corridor adopt the plan. ReImagine Washtenaw Right-of-Way Plan Presentedhttp://wemu.org/post/reimagine-washtenaw-right-way-plan-presented
38889 as http://wemu.orgThu, 12 Dec 2013 01:51:31 +0000ReImagine Washtenaw Right-of-Way Plan PresentedAndrew CluleyEfforts to increase public transportation in Washtenaw County's urban core took another step forward last night. Ann Arbor City Council has approved a plan for Ypsilanti Township to join the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority. Council voted 11 to nothing in favor of the resolution last night. WEMU's Andrew Cluley has more. Last month Ann Arbor City Council held off a vote on a resolution to approve adding Ypsilanti Township to the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority. The delay at the time was designed to give community members a chance to give feedback at a series of meetings planned by The Ride on the five-year transit improvement plan. City Council member Stephen Kunselman says he heard nothing at the meetings he attended about membership concerns. Ypsilanti Township Clerk, Karen Lovejoy Roe says she's glad the delay resulted in a unanimous vote.Other council members still had concerns about what are the qualifications to admit other communities to the AAATA would be, andYpsilanti Township Approved to Join Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authorityhttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-township-approved-join-ann-arbor-area-transportation-authority
37952 as http://wemu.orgTue, 19 Nov 2013 19:42:43 +0000Ypsilanti Township Approved to Join Ann Arbor Area Transportation AuthorityBob EcclesIf you want to have your opinion heard on the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority's five-year transit improvement plan, you're running out of time. Spokesperson Don Kline says a series of public meetings on the subject hosted by The Ride is drawing to a close.The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday from 11:30am to 1pm at the University of Michigan's Towsley Center Sheldon Auditorium. There's also a meeting Thursday from 10am to noon at the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Comments gathered during the process will be summarized for a report to the AAATA board. If you can't make any of the meetings, you can review The Ride's plan online at MovingYouForward.org and email your thoughts by Friday to TellUs@TheRide.org.The Ride's Transit Improvement Plan Public Meetings Winding Downhttp://wemu.org/post/rides-transit-improvement-plan-public-meetings-winding-down
37643 as http://wemu.orgTue, 12 Nov 2013 23:16:49 +0000The Ride's Transit Improvement Plan Public Meetings Winding DownBob EcclesThe Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority wants your opinion on its overall performance in a series of public meetings. Marketing Coordinator Don Kline says The Ride is seeking public feedback for it's five-year transit improvement program. The program aims to increase transit access in under-served areas with more destinations, and more frequent and direct service.There are several public meetings planned. Find the meeting schedule at MovingYouForward.org.The Ride Seeking Public Input on its Performancehttp://wemu.org/post/ride-seeking-public-input-its-performance
37276 as http://wemu.orgTue, 05 Nov 2013 02:34:07 +0000The Ride Seeking Public Input on its PerformanceBob EcclesThe Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority's Blake Transit Center is being torn down soon, so riders will be directed to a new temporary location. WEMU's Bob Eccles reports. The Ride ready for Transit Center Demolition with Temporary Locationhttp://wemu.org/post/ride-ready-transit-center-demolition-temporary-location
36850 as http://wemu.orgFri, 25 Oct 2013 22:41:32 +0000The Ride ready for Transit Center Demolition with Temporary LocationAndrew CluleyThe Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is a step closer to adding another member community. As WEMUs Andrew Cluley reports, the AAATA Board last night voted unanimously to approve Ypsilanti Townships request to join the authority. Ypsilanti Township Moves Closer To Joining the AAATAhttp://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-township-moves-closer-joining-aaata
35569 as http://wemu.orgFri, 27 Sep 2013 12:12:09 +0000Ypsilanti Township Moves Closer To Joining the AAATAAndrew CluleyThe Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has approved a nearly 34 million dollar operating budget for fiscal year 2014. As WEMUs Andrew Cluley reports, the A-A-A-T-A board on Thursday evening, voted six to nothing in favor of the new spending plan. AAATA Unanimously Approves 2014 Fiscal Year Budgethttp://wemu.org/post/aaata-unanimously-approves-2014-fiscal-year-budget
35568 as http://wemu.orgFri, 27 Sep 2013 11:47:22 +0000AAATA Unanimously Approves 2014 Fiscal Year Budget